Toy kangaroo



Sept. 15, 1953 M. l. GLASS ETAL TOY KANGAROO 2 Sheds-Sheet 1 Filed Aug. 14, 1950 IN VEN TOME. MARVIN l. @LASS JOHN w. EHEMAMN mm W. mus

ATTORNEY P 1953 M. l. GLASS ET AL TOY KANGAROO 2 Sheets-Sheet, 2v

Filed Aug. 14, 1950 JNVENTORSL MARVIN a. emss JOHN W. EHEMANIM MAX R. MRAUS 9% M K ATTOR N EH Patented Sept. 15, 1953 TOY KANGAROO Marvin I. Glass, John W. Ehemann, and Max R. Kraus, Chicago, Ill.

Application August 14, 1950, Serial No. 179,146

3 Claims.

Our invention relates to animated toys and more particularly to toys which may be actuated to project one or more objects from the body thereof.

One of the objects of our invention is the provision of a toy which may be in the representation of a kangaroo and which is adapted to contain within the body thereof one or more objects simulating baby kangaroos which may be caused to be projected from the pouch of the body upon actuation of the toy.

Another object of our invention is the provision of a toy of the foregoing character which is adapted to receive and to contain a plurality of objects which may be projected in sequence from the body of the toy and which objects may again be redeposited within the body for further projection therefrom.

A further object of our invention is the provision of a toy of the foregoing character which is simple in construction, durable in service and which provides a high degree of entertainment and amusement value.

Other and further objects and advantages of our invention will become apparent from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a preferred embodiment of our invention and showing the same in one position of operation.

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing our invention in another position of operation with an object being projected from the body thereof.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the device shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4' is -a top plan view of an object intended to be projected from the body of the device.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially of line 55 of Fig. 4.

Figs. 6 and 7 are perspective views of the complemental body sections in separated relation.

Fig. 8 is an elevational view of the operating means in one position of operation.

Fig. 9 is a similar view showing the operating means in another position of operation.

Fig. 10 is a perspective view on an enlarged scale showing the operating means of my device in normal out of use position; and

Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially on line ll--II of Fig. 3.

our invention may be embodied in other representations of animals or figures. The embodiment illustrated comprises a pair of complemental body sections l6 and [1 adapted to be secured together to form a completed body I8. As will be seen by reference to Figs. 6 and 7, the body section i6 is provided with a plurality of spaced cylindrical projections [9 which are adapted to register with and to be received in complementary openings 20 provided in the body section ll thereby to effect alinement and securement of the sections into a unitary structure. Considering the body sections in assembled relation as a unitary structure, a chute 2| is formed in the upper portion of the body IS, the said chute being open at the top and bottom to accommodate a plurality of objects or projectiles 22 which may be in the representation of baby kangaroos. Ribs 23 projecting inwardly from the wall of the chute 2| serve to confine the projectiles in a desired path of travel. The body [8 also is provided with another chute 24 which is positioned so as to correspond to the pouch of a kangaroo, the chute being open at both ends and being inclined substantially as illustrated in Fig. 7.

The body supporting and operating structure indicated generally by the numeral 25 is illustrated more clearly in Figs. 8, 9 and 10 and includes a pair of leg members 26 at the upper end of which is disposed a basket-like member 21 which isinclined upwardly relative to the leg members and, as will be hereinafter described, is adapted to register with chute 2| or 24. The member 21 is open both at the top and bottom, with the bottom opening being restricted so that objects or projectiles contained therein will not fall through the bottom opening. The leg members 26 are formed with rearwardly directed lugs 28 and 29, each having a stub shaft 3| which is adapted to register in a corresponding opening provided on the inner face of the body section [5 and H, the stub shafts being coaxially disposed. Thus, the leg members 26 and associated structure are pivotally supported and are rockable about the axis of the said stub shafts. Extending inwardly from each of the leg members 26 is an arcuately formed portion 34. These together form a closure member for the opening 36 pro vided in the bottom of the body iii. The basket member 2'! is also provided with an arcuate rearwardly directed element 3'! which functions to retain articles in the chute as will be hereinafter described.

The lug 29 is formed with a shoulder 32 which able about the axisof the stub shafts 52.

resting flat-on a Supporting surface. tive positions 'of 'the operating parts are illustrated-moreclearly'in Fig. 10. Thebasket member :2! is directed forwardly with the mouth acts in the manner of a cam as will be hereinafter explained.

A trigger member, indicated generally by numeral 38, is shaped substantially as shown in the drawings and includes a longitudinal arm 39 and a transverse portion 4|, the latter having a stub shaft 42 at each end thereof, the said stub shafts being received in coaxially alined bearing portions 42a formed inthe sidewalls of sections l6 and if. The member 38 is formed with an integral wing portion 43 having a cam surface 43a which is adapted to coact with the shoulder 52, as will be hereinafter described. The lower end of the longitudinal arm 39 is provided with a lateral extensioni M .on-which.'is

anchored a coil spring 46, the opposite end of the said spring being attached ..to aprojecting stub 4'5 integrally formed with one ofthe legs 26. Projecting forwardly from the longitudinal arm 39 and downwardly directed relative there- .to is a-hammerarm =48, the.said.arm..having .at

its end ahammerAQ and-an extension.50. The

said hammer is of such sizethat it will. enter into the lower openingofthe basketmember '21 when swung into registrationtherewith as will 'be hereinafter explained.

.A .latch member indicated generally by .the numeral- .5| ism-formed with laterally directed stub shafts -52 which .are.receivedinsuitable bearings-52a provided in the-side walls ofsections I and 11, the latchmember. being pivot- The forward-end of .the'latch member 5| is provided with a cam portion 433 and ashoulder-Mvxhile the opposite'encl -.of.-the.said..member is formed withan-abutment56. A hollow.boss 5i.is formed .in .the bottom-.ofthe body .18 .andserves' as a seat for spring. .58 which is .adapted to .bear

against the latch member -5|..ar1dto urge the same inaclockwise direction ..-as viewed in Figs. 8 and 9.

The shoulder =54-of .theclatch member 5| .is

:adapted to engage with the extension .50 to .re- .tain the trigger member-38 in retracted position during an interval of operation of the .device. .The camsurface 5311s adapted-to engage with an 'inwardlyodirected projection 59-formed on one-ofithe-leg.members-26 to effectdisengagement of the shoulder 54 from the extension .50

:in a manner .35 will be hereinafter described.

, The=objeots-orprojectiles-22 whiclmare adapted.to-be received inthe chute 2| may be .of any .suitable configuration and are here .illustratedlas being .in .the representation ,of .baby kangaroos and .are, preferably weighted -at.=.the .bottom .through .the. use of almetal insert 22a sothat they will always tend .to assume anuprig'ht zpos'ition.

In normal standing position, thebody l8 assumes theposition illustrated in'Figs. 2, '6 and 7, with the foot 'portions'ofthe leg'members 25 The relathereof out of registration with the-lower 'openting of .the chute 2| but iii-registration with the chute '24 and the portion 31 "coveringfthe lower opening-:of chute '2! to retain :any :objects such as projectiles 22 which may -be in the chute.

Inorder-to effect actuationrof "the device, as-

.suming that one ormore projectiles have been .placed within-the chute a downward pressure is applied to the body, thus causing thelegmembers26 torockin a clockwisedirection, as viewed in Fig. 1, about the axis of the shafts 3| to assume the position illustrated in Figs. 1 and 8. In this position the basket member 21 is aligned with the lower opening of the chute 2| so that one of the objects or projectiles 22 contained within the chute may fall into the basket member 21. Also the projection 59 is out of engagement with the cam surface 53 on the latch member 5L Correspondinglyj'the "cam portion 32 which is in engagement with the wing portion 43 acts to swing the trigger member 38 to the position illustrated in Fig. 8 so as to move the hammer head 49 at the end of arm 48 away from the lower opening in the basket member 21. Additionally, the latch member 5| is urged by spring 58in a clockwise direction about the axis of the stub shafts 52 so that the shoulder 54 engages with the extension 50 at the end of arm 48 thereby retaining the trigger member 38 in cocked position, as illustrated in Fig. 8. Pivotal movement: .of'the latch member 5| in. a clockwise-direction is limited by engagement. by .-the abutment .56 with the inside surface of the-tail portion of the body |B. Upon removal of-downward pressure on the body IS, the spring acts .to return the leg members-26 and the trigger member 38 to the normal position illustrated in 19. As the leg .members 26 move-towards normal position, the cam surface 53 at theiend of the latch member-5| is'caused to'engage with the projection 59 attached .to -.one of the-leg members '26 effecting a counterclockwise-rocking ofthe latch member 5|. At a .point coinciding substantially with normalposition -of the leg members the shoulder :54 .becOmesidiSengaged from thewingportion .50 thus releasing ihe trigger member which swings :in aclockwise direction as viewed in Fig. 9 to'cause .thehammer 49 to enter the opening at :the bottom of member '2'! andimpingeon the projectile 2-21disposed therein with sufiicient .-impact to project the projectile through therchute 24 andinto the air for a short distance. The projectile being provided. with a weighted base upon landing :on a-surface will assume an-uprightposition; --When .the trigger member 38 returns ;to'norma1:posi tion the projection 3'! 'actsas astopztoiprevent other projectiles from-falling through the chute.

'-It will be apparent that upon successive :applications and release of ipressure .on :the :body :IB in-the manner hereinabove idescribed,.all of "the projectiles contained within the'chutei2| :may :be successively projected through "the 'air. Thus an effect. is obtained of a number 'of 'babykangaroos jumping from their mothers pouch. After the discharge of .all of the'projectiles'from theibody of the :devicefthe 'bodyimay be reloaded by inserting: the projectilesiinto 'thezchute through-the opening in the head portion of the body.

We'claim:

' 1. A'toy-device-comprising.a body in therepresentation of a kangaroo, :said body-:havingan open ended chamber and an .opening'corresponding to thepouch-of a kangaroo through each of which a projectile maybe passed, said body supported on legmembers pivotally attached thereto, a receptacle for-said projectile carriedionsaid leg members and adapted to register alternately with said chamber and saidopening, a hammer member pivoted in said body and :having a hammer head-arranged to register with an opening in .the bottom of said receptacle so as .tozimpinge on a projectile contained therein, said hammer beingoperatively associated with said legs-so that when saidleg members are ,rocked-tin one di rection a projectile will be deposited within said receptacle and said leg members upon being rocked in the opposite direction causing said hammer head to impinge on said projectile to project the same through said opening.

2. A toy device comprising a body in the representation of a kangaroo and adapted to contain a plurality of projectiles, said body supported on leg members pivotally attached thereto and having an opening corresponding to the pouch of a kangaroo through which projectiles may be passed, a receptacle for one of said projectiles carried on said leg members and adapted to register with said opening, a hammer member pivoted in said body and operatively associated with said leg members, said hammer member having a hammer head arranged to register with an opening in the bottom of said receptacle so as to impinge on a projectile contained therein, said leg members when rocked in one direction positioning said receptacle to receive a projectile and retracting said hammer head, said leg members when rocked in an opposite direction positioning said receptacle in registration with said opening and releasing said hammer head to impinge on said projectile to project the same through said opening.

3. A toy device comprising a body in the representation of a kangaroo, said body having a chamber open at each end and adapted to receive a plurality of projectiles and having an opening corresponding to the pouch of a kangaroo through which a projectile may be passed, leg members supporting said body and pivotally attached thereto, said leg members carrying a receptacle for containing one of said projectiles and having a cam associated therewith, a hammer member pivoted in said body and operatively engageable by said cam so as to be rocked simultaneously with said legs, said hammer member having a hammer head arranged to register with an opening in the bottom of said receptacle so as to impinge on a projectile contained therein, spring means normally urging said hammer head in a direction towards said receptacle, a latch member engageable with said hammer member to retain the same in retracted position, said leg members when downward pressure is applied on said body being rocked in one direction to position said receptacle in registration with said chamber to receive a projectile and to rock said hammer head to retracted position and in engagement with said latch member, said leg members when pressure on said body is removed being rocked in an opposite direction to position said receptacle in registration with said opening, and means engageable with said latch member to release said hammer head to cause said hammer'head to impinge on said projectile to project the same through said opening.

MARVIN I. GLASS.

JOHN W. EI-IEMANN.

MAX R. KRAUS.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,893,865 Levitt Jan. 10, 1933 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 23,188 Great Britain 1895 

